a research proposal

1. Identifying correlation between soil and
mango plant distribution
Presented by
Md. Tariqul Islam
ID:1510956181
Session: 2014-15
Supervised by
Dr. Chondon Roy
Associate Professor ,
Geography and Environmental Studies, R.U.

2. Contents
•Introduction
• Statement of Problem
• Objectives
• Method
• Expected Outcomes
•Reference

3. Introduction
• The mango, Magnifera indica L. which belongs to the family of Anacardiaceous is
grown in India for over 4000 years (Pandey & Dinesh, 2010 & Mukherjee, 1967)
• Magnifera indica L. has originated from Indo-Burma (Myanmar) region (Pandey &
Dinesh, 2010)
• It grows beween the equator and 35°-37° north and south latitudes (Mukherjee &
Litz, 2009)
• Soil is the source of essential plant nutrients. So, its physical and chemical
properties have fundamental importance on healthy growth of plants and their
productivity

4. Mango cultivation in Bangladesh
• Flood free areas are suitable.
• Soil fertility is decreasing day
by day due to agricultural
practices and cultivation cost is
increasing
• Farmers are putting more emphasis
on fruit cultivation
• Among these fruits, mango is important and in Bangladesh it is a dominant
fruit in Rajshahi, Nawabgong and Dinajpur.
• Mango species that matures in the beginning and end of the season is more
profitable
• Mango cultivation is important for the people of this region from economic
view points

5. Soil related factors affecting mango cultivation
• Soil type
• Texture
• Porosity
• Consistency
• Temperature
• Soil PH
• Soil nutrients
• Flooding level
• Total dissolved solids(T.D.S.)
• Electro conductivity(E.C.)

6. Statement of problem
• Farmers don’t know exactly which type of soil is suitable for mango
cultivation.
• Reason for expansion or reduction of mango orchards are divers and
have not been listed yet.

7. Objectives
Objectives of the present research includes:
• To identify interrelation between soil type and mango cultivation.
• To understand the reasons for expansion or reduction of mango
orchards.

8. Method: study area selection
Harian union of Paba upajilla of Rajshahi
district has been selected as study area,
because:
• A lion share of people of this area are
depend on mango cultivation for their
livelihood
• As the place is close to Rajshahi
University, it will be easy for me to collect
data
Study area
Harian Union Map

9. Method: Data Collection
• Both primary and secondary data will be used
• Soil samples will be collected from all the mango orchards of the selected
area.
• Soil sample as well as GPS readings will be collected from all the mango
orchards
• During soil sample collection, soil temperature readings will also be
collected
• The collected samples will be tested to measure PH, TDS, and Electro
conductivity(E.C.)
• Information about soil type, texture, porosity, soil nutrients, flooding level
etc. will be collected from secondary data source like books, journals, maps
etc.

10. Necessary instruments:
•GPs
•PH meter
•Electric scale
•Biker
•Soil hull
•Poly bag
•Shaking bottle

11. Method: Data analysis
• Correlation analysis will be performed to identify influences of
previously mentioned factors on mango orchard distribution.
• A weighted overlay analysis will be performed to prepare a soil
suitability map for mango cultivation.

12. Method
Data collection
Primary Data Secondary Data
Collecting soil sample
with GPs reading and
temparature reading
Measuring soil PH,TDS
level,EC.
Collecting information about
soil type, texture, porosity, soil
nutrients, flooding level etc.
Data analysis Identifying
correlation
Data presentation
Flow chart of method
Study area selection

13. Expected Outcomes
• Reason behind the expansion or reduction of mango
cultivation.
• Correlation between soil and mango plant distribution
• Mango plant distribution map based on soil characteristics.

14. Reference:
• Saadat M.N. 2016. Impact of Soil on the Productivity of Mango Crop in Malda District,
West Bengal . ISSN (Print): 2328-3734, ISSN (Online)
• Response to organic fertilization in mango cultivars: Manila,Tommy Atkins and Ataulfo. Journal of
Soil Science and Plant Nutrition , 2014, 14 (3), 688-700
• Catriona M.K. 1999. SOIL PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS TO PLANT GROWTH AND CROP PRODUCTION.
AGL/MISC/24/99. Hanlon, E.A., G. Kidder, and B.L. McNeal. 1990. Soil-test interpretations
and recommendations. Fla. Coop. Extn. Ser., IFAS, Univ. of Fla., Gainesville, FL. Circular No.
817. 49 pp
• Jones, Jr., J.B. (ed.). 1980. Handbook on reference methods for soil testing. Council on Soil
Testing and Plant Analysis, Athens, GA.
• Hanlon, E.A., B.L. McNeal, and G. Kidder. 1993. Electrical Conductivity Interpretations. Fla.
Coop. Extn. Ser., IFAS, Univ. of Fla., Gainesville, FL. (In Press).